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Downclose Piggeries is a delightful single storey dwelling located along a quiet country lane, just a quarter of a mile outside the lovely Hamstone village of North Perrott on the Somerset/Dorset borders. A former Victorian Piggery, the property has been sympathetically converted to provide light and airy accommodation for up to three guests with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside.

Information correct at the time of writing. North Perrott is a beautiful Hamstone village offering plenty of opportunities to walkers. There are lots of local footpaths leading to the wonderful surrounding countryside of both Somerset and Dorset. Downclose Piggeries is just next door to several footpaths which can take walkers either into the village of North Perrott or into Dorset which lies on the borders of Downclose Farm land. The village has its own Farm Shop which sells a range of meat, dairy, cereal, fruit and veg - all sourced as locally as possible. To complement the shop, there is a seasonal fruit farm, garden centre and cafe serving light meals and snacks. The Manor Arms pub and restaurant in the village is within walking distance and offers beers and both a bar and restaurant menu. The White Horse pub and restaurant in the neighbouring village of Haselbury Plucknett (half a mile away from North Perrott) also offers local beers and has gained an excellent reputation for its original and delicious food. The small market town of Crewkerne with its monthly farmers market has three supermarkets, a swimming pool and specialist shops. The pretty Dorset town of Beaminster is 6 miles away with specialist/boutique shops and historic listed buildings. The area is rich in National Trust properties. London to Crewkerne, with its mainline railway station can be reached in approx 2.5 hours. Crewkerne to Downclose Piggeries is a 10 minute drive. Downclose Piggeries lies just 14.2 miles and 35 minutes from West Bay on the famous Jurassic Coast via the A3066. West Bay was the location for the successful TV series 'Broadchurch'. A little further along the coast is Burton Bradstock, 15.3 miles from North Perrott, where visitors can walk on the beach and then call in at the famous Hive Cafe. Abbotsbury Swannery - 22 miles away is the worlds only managed colony of nesting mute swans, it is the only place where visitors can walk through the colony, see cygnets...